Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
due-process-of-law
noun phrase
/ˈdjuː ˈprɒsɛs əv lɔː/
Definition
Due process of law refers to the legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights owed to a person.
Examples
- Everyone has the right to due process of law, ensuring that justice is served fairly.
- The company was accused of violating due process by firing the employee without a formal hearing.
Meaning
It ensures fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen’s entitlement.
Synonyms
- Fair trial
- Legal procedure
- Judicial process
